The Open Group OGBA-101 Practice Test - Questions Answers, Page 5
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Question 41

Consider the following business capability map. where cells of a model are given different colors to represent desired maturity levels (Green (G) = level achieved, yellow (Y) = one level away, red (R) =two or more levels away, purple (P) = missing capability):
Which of the following best describes what this shows?
Explanation:
The business capability map provided uses color coding to represent the maturity levels of various business capabilities in strategic, core, and supporting functions. The colors indicate the current state or priority for development, with red indicating capabilities that are significantly below desired maturity levels and thus require immediate attention. In this case, Policy Management, Government Relations Management, and HR Management are marked as red, signaling the need for urgent improvement. Yellow indicates capabilities that are closer to the desired state but still need attention, while green shows capabilities that have achieved the desired maturity level. Purple indicates a missing capability that does not currently exist in the enterprise, which is the case for Agent Management.
Question 42

Which of the following is an analysis technique which is used to show a range of different perspectives on the same set of business capabilities?
Explanation:
Heat mapping is an analysis technique used to provide a visual representation of data, often to show performance against a set of criteria. In the context of business capabilities, heat maps can be used to represent various dimensions such as maturity levels, investment priorities, risk levels, etc., on the same set of business capabilities. This allows different stakeholders to quickly grasp where attention is needed or how capabilities align with strategic priorities.
Question 43

Consider the following chart:
Which important concept for Enterprise Architecture Practitioners does it illustrate?
Explanation:
The chart depicted is a Gantt chart, which typically represents the schedule for project activities. In the context of TOGAF's ADM, it is used to illustrate the sequence and interdependencies of tasks across different phases of architecture development. The ADM is an iterative cycle that includes various phases, from the preliminary phase, through architecture vision, business, information systems, and technology architectures, to opportunities and solutions, migration planning, implementation governance, and architecture change management. Each phase must be conducted in a sequence to ensure that the outputs of one phase feed into the next, thereby producing a coherent and structured architecture.
Question 44

Consider the following representation of a business model:
Which of the following business models is this an example of?
Explanation:
The provided representation of a business model appears to be a variant of the Business Model Canvas, which is a strategic management template for developing new or documenting existing business models. It is a visual chart with elements describing a firm's value proposition, infrastructure, customers, and finances. The model assists firms in aligning their activities by illustrating potential trade-offs. Since none of the options precisely match the Business Model Canvas and the Four Box Framework is conceptually closest to the Business Model Canvas, option B is the best available answer, albeit not a perfect match.
Question 45

Which of the following describes how the Enterprise Continuum is used when developing an enterprise architecture?
Explanation:
The Enterprise Continuum is a tool within the TOGAF framework that provides methods for classifying architecture and solution assets. The continuum is a view of the Architecture Repository that provides methods for classifying, storing, and managing the various architecture assets. These assets include architectures, architectural patterns, architecture descriptions, and other related artifacts. The Enterprise Continuum enables architects to organize the repository in a way that is consistent and understandable, facilitating the reuse of these assets across various architecture development initiatives.
Question 46

When developing a Business Architecture, which of the following best describes the approach to take If no Architecture Descriptions exist?
Explanation:
In the absence of existing Architecture Descriptions, the development of a Business Architecture would begin with the gathering of relevant information about the business. This information can come from strategic documents, business plans, process documents, and stakeholder interviews, among other sources. Once gathered, this information would be used to create Business Architecture models that articulate the business vision, strategy, governance, organization, and key business processes. These models provide a blueprint that captures the essence of the business and guides subsequent architecture work.
Question 47

What Is presented as striking a balance between positive and negative outcomes resulting from the realization of either opportunities or threats'?
Explanation:
Risk Management is the discipline that addresses the identification, assessment, and prioritization of risks followed by coordinated application of resources to minimize, control, and monitor the impact of unfortunate events or to maximize the realization of opportunities. It is about striking a balance between the positive outcomes of opportunities and the negative outcomes of risks, ensuring that the enterprise can achieve its objectives while keeping potential threats under control.
Question 48

What can architects present to stakeholders to extract hidden agendas, principles, and requirements that could impact the final Target Architecture?
Explanation:
Business Scenarios and Business Models are tools that architects can present to stakeholders to facilitate discussions that reveal underlying assumptions, agendas, principles, and requirements. They help in understanding the context, extracting and validating requirements, and identifying potential impacts on the target architecture. By discussing scenarios and models, stakeholders can express their vision and concerns, which may include unspoken or implicit needs that are crucial for the architecture's success.
Question 49

What Business Architecture concept is most related to an information Map?
Explanation:
An information map is most closely related to a Business Capability Map in the sense that both are tools used to visualize and understand different aspects of an enterprise's architecture. While an information map focuses on the relationships and flow of information within the organization, a Business Capability Map outlines the abilities and capacities the business possesses. Both are used to analyze and design architectures that support the business's objectives.
Question 50

In what TOGAF ADM phase should the architect locate existing architecture descriptions to create an information map?
Explanation:
In the TOGAF ADM cycle, Phase A, the Architecture Vision phase, is where the architect would locate existing architecture descriptions to create an information map. This phase involves understanding the strategic context for the architecture work, defining the scope, identifying stakeholders, creating the Architecture Vision, and obtaining approvals to proceed with the work. Part of this involves reviewing existing documentation to understand the current state of the architecture and the information that is already available, which would be useful for creating an information map.
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